The Modern Bartenders' Guide by O. H. Byron (1884, p.10)
| 1 | Absinthe — Source says one pony. | base |
| water — ice water | dilution | |
| 0.5 | anisette — Source says half a pony. | modifier |
| dash | Maraschino — Maraschino | modifier |
| ice — Source says two or three pieces of ice. | other |
- Build the ingredients in a large bar glass.
- Pour in ice water, slowly stir with a spoon, and serve.
Ice: Ice